TSP On This Day

John has previously discussed reading eBooks on his PDA here, and I've spent some time with them as well. Overall, I've found reading short stories or smaller novels on my PDA to be a reasonable experience. I was so enamored of it that at one time I seriously considered buying one of those dedicated eBook readers. But, I'm not Continue Reading →

REVIEW SUMMARY: Another excellent read by Scalzi. MY RATING: BRIEF SYNOPSIS: John Perry and Jane Sagan are assigned to lead a new colony world only to discover they are pawns in a risky game played by the Colonial Union. MY REVIEW: PROS: Well-written narrative; excellent storytelling; fun characters; gives closure to this superb series. CONS: Scenes of space colony life Continue Reading →

It's no secret I like George Mann's Newbury & Hobbes stories, so I'm thrilled to see that Amazon has the cover and synopsis of Mann's The Casebook of Newbury & Hobbes, a collection of short fiction featuring the pair of steampunk-era detectives. Here’s the official synopsis:

Humble Bundle has got a new Post-Apocalyptic ebook bundle up for grabs and if you're not familiar with Humble Bundle, here's the scoop: You can pay what you want to get a great selection of DRM-free eBooks in multiple formats — and your contributions can be split to your liking between authors, charitable foundations, or the Humble Bundle crew. Continue Reading →